Bob Wojnowski, Jamie Samuelsen join 97.1 The Ticket

Popular Detroit sports talk radio host Bob Wojnowski is coming back to the airwaves after a three-year absence. The Detroit News columnist will co-host a weekday show on 97.1 The Ticket from 6-8 p.m. with Jamie Samuelsen. The show is scheduled to start on Jan. 23.

"I enjoy broadcasting, entertaining and occasionally whining, and I am excited about the chance to do it again on a regular basis," said Wojnowski. "In 20-plus years as a Detroit News columnist, and 15 years on Detroit radio, I have deep connections and passions about the teams and the fans. The Ticket is the biggest sports boombox imaginable, and Jamie and I greatly appreciate the opportunity to join the fun."

Wojnowski previously worked for WDFN-AM, co-hosting Stoney and Wojo with Mike Stone. The show was cancelled in Jan. 2009 when the station was restructured by Clear Channel.

Stone signed on with 97.1 in Dec. 2009, and joined the station's morning drive show with Bill McAllister and Sara Fouracre.

Samuelsen was hosting the morning show at WDFN when the station restructured. Since departing that station, he has had a number of local jobs, including stints with WCSX, WRIF, and blogging for the Detroit Free Press.

"We are extremely pleased to have Jamie and Wojo join our line-up," said Jimmy Powers, 97.1's program director. "They are a natural fit. They have been dialed into the Detroit sports scene for many years, giving fans information on their favorite teams. Jamie and Wojo will continue to entertain listeners on their way home from work or to the stadium.”

It is still unclear what the addition of Wojnowski and Samuelsen means for Pat Caputo and Dennis Fithian, who previously broadcast during the 6-8 p.m. time slot.